phrase "less is more"
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The phrase "less is more" is a minimalist design and aesthetic principle emphasizing simplicity, clarity, and the power of restraint.
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| instanceOf |
aphorism
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design principle → phrase → slogan → |
| appliedTo |
branding
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interior spaces → layout design → photography composition → presentation design → product design → typography → web design → writing style → |
| associatedWith |
clarity
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minimalism → modernist design → restraint → simplicity → |
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clutter
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maximalism → ornamentation → |
| coreIdea |
quality is more important than quantity
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removing nonessential elements improves clarity → restraint in design leads to elegance → simplicity can create stronger impact than complexity → |
| emphasizes |
clean lines and open space
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economy of means → focus on essential functions → minimal use of decorative elements → reduction of visual noise → |
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discipline
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efficiency → elegance → focus → refinement → |
| hasLanguage |
English
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| usedInField |
architecture
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fashion design → graphic design → industrial design → interior design → literature → music production → user experience design → user interface design → visual arts → |
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Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
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